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Should you choose a plug-in hybrid or a fully electric car? Here's my expert view
The article below includes an excerpt from Steve Fowler 's DriveSmart newsletter. To get the email delivered straight to your inbox every Monday, simply enter your email address in the box above. With fuel prices currently the highest they've been…
UK electric car firm collapses into administration - 50 people on team
The London-based company specialises in providing EVs and flexible vehicle financing In the latest blow to the business sector, a London -based company specialising in providing electric cars and flexible vehicle financing specifically for…
Iconic car brand now sells NO electric cars in UK - as it axes SUV after 3 years
A MAJOR car manufacturer has pulled its final electric car from the UK market. The SUV has been axed after just three years, leaving the brand with no electric vehicles (EVs) for sale in Britain. Your info will be used in accordance with our…
'Queues' at dealers for electric cars as forecourt reports sales almost triple
Interest in electric cars have increased since the fuel crisis took hold This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more A motoring dealer has reported “queues” for…
Electric vehicles pass tipping point, breaking the link with oil prices
When the Strait of Hormuz first closed in March and oil hit US$120 a barrel, a very old question came back: is this finally the moment electric vehicles take off for good – or just another false start? EVs have been here before. They surged…
Chinese carmaker Seres patents voice-controlled 'in-vehicle toilet'
Chinese carmaker Seres has been granted a patent for what it calls an 'in-vehicle toilet' that slides under a passenger's seat for visits to the loo while on the road. The feature is meant to 'satisfy users' toilet needs on long journeys, while…
Chinese automaker patents voice-activated in-car toilet
A Chinese automaker has patented a toilet concealed beneath a sliding car seat that can be operated using voice commands, according to a government database. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Electric vehicle company Seres received patent approval…
Trump is trying to undo 50 years of energy efficiency gains
A half-century ago, in the wake of a Middle East oil crisis that sent energy prices soaring, Congress established the Department of Energy. Ever since, the department has taken some big hits, but never has it faced an assault like the one the Trump…
CAFE III norms near industry-wide consensus
A “broad” consensus has emerged on the long-contested upcoming carbon emission norms for cars for 2027 at a high-level inter-ministerial meeting on Thursday /9April 16, 2026), with only “minor suggestions” from small car…
Tesla fining customers up to $50,000 for selling their cars
This is the reason why Tesla is fining certain customers tens of thousands of dollars for selling off their vehicles. Earlier this year, it was announced that the Elon Musk -owned electric car company was planning to phase out its Model S and Model…
Delhi ITIs Upgraded for EV Training: Power Electronics and Automotive Skills
Delhi's ITIs are being upgraded with state-of-the-art labs to provide advanced training in electric vehicles, power electronics, and automotive technologies, preparing students for the future of industry. Delhi government invests in high-tech labs…
ITIs in Delhi to be modernised to match industry standards, says CMO
The government said on Thursday it will strengthen technical and vocational education in Delhi's Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) by establishing state-of-the-art laboratories in four of them, besides modernising existing laboratories to…
'Start up toilet function': Chinese carmaker patents voice-activated in-car toilet
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published Apr 16, 2026, 05:06 PM SHANGHAI – A Chinese automaker has patented a toilet concealed beneath a sliding car seat that can be operated using voice commands, according to a…
German car buyers keen on Chinese EV maker BYD in first quarter, data shows
BERLIN, April 16: Chinese car brands such as BYD are gaining traction among German consumers who are increasingly looking to buy electric cars amid rising fuel prices, according to online marketplace data seen by Reuters on Thursday. BYD was one of…
Why China's trade with Africa benefits from Trump's policy volatility
Africa was China's fastest growing export market in the first quarter of 2026, up 32.1 per cent year on year to US$60.66 billion, according to customs data, reflecting a continuing shift away from American trade. The growth outpaced other regions…
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